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Mei-Mei and the Dumpling

Laura K. posted an article on Silk Road Gourmet - Jun 13, 2010, 11:58 pm
Mei-Mei grasped the warm, firm dumpling in her trembling fingers and brought it to her eager lips. Before she tasted it, she inhaled its strong fragrance to appreciate its power. She licked her lips in anticipation, then secretly let her tongue explore the folds of its flesh. Unable to resist a...
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Springtime in the Central Atlantic

Laura K. posted an article on Silk Road Gourmet - May 31, 2010, 4:09 pm
The final blush of Spring is upon us now in the central Atlantic – bringing the last of the clear, warm weather before the oppressive heat and humidity of Summer arrive. The days to come will be like living in a sauna that the British still classify as a “tropical” post for their diplomatic s...
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A Subcontinental Feast

Laura K. posted an article on Silk Road Gourmet - May 16, 2010, 7:44 pm
We had a wonderful dinner party on Saturday night with a selection of Indian subcontinental food. The dinner was to celebrate the announcement of the secret marriage of a couple of friends and to give a former Londoner some of the curry that he so sorely misses. The meal was also a rewarding e...
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The Silk Road in the News #2: A Silk Road Shipwreck

Laura K. posted an article on Silk Road Gourmet - May 5, 2010, 6:03 pm
Dagger Handle and Jewels from Chinese Ship The contents of a sunken Chinese ship estimated to be more than 1000 years old will be coming to auction soon according to a spokesman from the Government of Indonesia. The contents of the ancient ship has been salvaged and curated over the last few years...
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Lamb and Rhubarb Stew

Laura K. posted an article on Silk Road Gourmet - May 5, 2010, 5:20 pm
This is an unusual stew from the Northeast of Iran near Mashhad that borders on Turkmenistan. It uses that Central Asian wonder – rhubarb – as a souring agent to complement the earthy lamb, much as sour plums or sour cherries are used. Like many other Central Asian dishes, it also relies on ...
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The Silk Road and the English Kitchen

Laura K. posted an article on Silk Road Gourmet - Apr 25, 2010, 2:49 pm
A guest post by Chef, Miles Collins: When Laura kindly offered me her pulpit to eulogise the wonders of the Silk Road I knew at once what I should write about-England. I am English and as an Englishman I owe those ancient traders and travellers of the Silk Road a huge debt of gratitude. For as mu...
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Silk Road Roma

Laura K. posted an article on Silk Road Gourmet - Apr 18, 2010, 6:08 pm
“We always knew the Gypsies were coming when we heard the light tinkling of silver bells coming up the lane. The sound of the bells was delicate and light and fell in rhythm with the trot of the horses pulling the covered wagon. We didn’t know where they came from, there were no Gypsy encampment...
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Recipe: String Beans in Azeri Tomato Sauce

Laura K. posted an article on Silk Road Gourmet - Apr 15, 2010, 5:09 pm
To help Sasha Martin of the Global Table along on her quest to cook her way around the world, I am offering up a great Azeri recipe from The Silk Road Gourmet Volume One for String Beans in Azeri Tomato Sauce. In this recipe, the sauce is the thing. It is a wonderful tomato sauce, sweetened wi...
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Silk Road Gourmet Nominated for Award

Laura K. posted an article on Silk Road Gourmet - Apr 11, 2010, 11:47 am
Nominee Seal I am thrilled to report that the first volume of Silk Road Gourmet has been nominated for a “golden ladle” in Le Cordon Bleu’s World Media Food Awards. I haven’t won (yet) but simply being nominated is such an honor that I am a bit over the moon about it! I...
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Photograph: Master and Student

Laura K. posted an article on Silk Road Gourmet - Apr 7, 2010, 9:44 am
Life is long and there is no need to rush . . . When I travel for work or for pleasure, I like to take photographs. My favorite subjects are street scenes and people, and this photograph of Nepalese artisans combines both. An older man, a master of his craft, sits engrossed by his work, shaping and...
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Cook's Collections Contest 1: Your Favorite Apron

Laura K. posted an article on Silk Road Gourmet - Mar 29, 2010, 10:54 am
Over the years I found that cooks and chefs collect kitchen gadgets, cookware, dishes and glassware and of course aprons! These objects aid the the preparation or presentation of meals or simply express an aspect of the cook’s personality or interests outside of the kitchen. Some cooks have re...
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Happy Nowruz! (Persian New Year)

Laura K. posted an article on Silk Road Gourmet - Mar 19, 2010, 10:58 am
For today’s post in celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, we have a guest blogger, Azita from the wonderful site Turmeric and Saffron. Azita is an Iranian living in the US who celebrates the cuisines and cultures of Iran on her website. In addition to being an accomplished cook, ...
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Some Mesopotamian Ingredients Revealed

Laura K. posted an article on Silk Road Gourmet - Mar 16, 2010, 10:13 pm
This post is sort of a subsidiary of the previous one. I had a few stray hours last night and was reading Jean Bottero’s Textes Culinaire Mesopotamien and was struck by the number of ingredients that were unknown in the Mesopotamian recipes. How were modern cooks supposed to give these rec...
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